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Exposure to infectious diseases

If your child or family develops, or has had contact with other people with infectious diseases, such as measles, shingles or chicken pox, within 3 weeks prior to admission, please telephone the Hospital Admitting Officer on (02) 9382 1111.

Other infectious conditions we need to know about are vomiting and/or diarrhoea, whooping cough and head lice. If you child is unable to attend due to illness a new admission date will be planned

Hospital fees and charges

Public patients (non-chargeable)

As a public patient (non-chargeable) you receive accommodation and treatment free of charge from doctors nominated by the hospital. These doctors may be training to be specialist doctors and will be under the supervision of senior specialists. This applies to Australian residents only.

If you are not an Australian Resident, please contact the Admissions Office on (02) 9382 1440 who can explain your options.

Privately insured patients

If you have private health insurance you can choose to have your child admitted as a private patient which can benefit both your child and the hospital. The benefit for your child is that you can have the doctor of your choice.

It is important that during the admission process, we explain to you the potential benefits and implications of your decision. By understanding this information you will then be able to make a decision on whether to have your child admitted as a private patient. When patients use their private health insurance, the money the hospital receives helps us maintain excellent services for all children and families.

To help with any questions you may have please contact our Patient Liaison Officer/Cashier who can advise and assist with any aspects of your medical and hospital accounts. Call (02) 9382 1997 or ask at the Admissions Office. Whenever possible, we try to eliminate any out-of-pocket medical and hospital costs. It is important to check with your health fund about the policy and type of cover you have.

If you do not have private health insurance, you can still choose to be admitted as a private patient.